Property Potential Podcast

Anna is the technological innovator and entrepreneur who is disrupting the construction industry with the proprietary robotics technology of 3D printing homes. Anna is a Co-founder and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Apis Cor, the most advanced and pioneering robotics 3D printing construction company that prints full-scale buildings on Earth, and soon on the Moon and Mars. On this episode, Robert and Anna discuss: - Anna's journey from space physics to robotics - Apis Cor's value proposition and impact on how we build new homes - The future of robotics, 3D printed houses, and AI - Anna's approach towards new investors - The benefits of building machines that will help homebuilders solve a multi billion dollar problem Anna Cheniuntai Website: https://apis-cor.com/ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-cheniuntai-96669177/ Robert Zalkin Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.robertzalkin.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zalkin-49b1ab13/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/RobertZalkin⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RobertZalkin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastering Real Estate Development: The Art of Creation⁠

Jay founded The Lucas Group, a boutique corporate strategy consulting firm, often described as a smaller version of Bain & Company. It is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of Private Equity investors and corporate clients. The firm boasts a team of senior partners, mainly ex-Bain professionals, who take an active role in delivering services to clients. In addition to his role at The Lucas Group, Jay also established LB Equity, a company that specializes in investing in small, emerging brands with a focus on beauty, wellness, and personal care. LB Equity aims to foster growth, enhance value, and make a positive social impact through its investments. On this episode, Robert and Jay discuss: - Jay's childhood in New Hampshire and tenure at Bain - Why branding is "magical" - Sunshine Initiative's impact on communities - The key to successful small town revitalization - Words of wisdom for the next generation Jay Lucas Website: ⁠https://www.lucasgroupinc.com/ Website: https://www.lbequity.com/ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-lucas-7423975/ Robert Zalkin Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.robertzalkin.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zalkin-49b1ab13/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/RobertZalkin⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RobertZalkin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastering Real Estate Development: The Art of Creation⁠⁠

Artem is the Founder of FarmTogether, a platform that makes it simple for anyone to invest in farmland. US farmland is an attractive asset due to its low volatility and historically high returns (10%+ annual returns). Yet many investors are unable to invest due to high initial costs, the specialized knowledge required, and challenges in finding and managing land. FarmTogether simplifies the sourcing and underwriting of land at scale. They offer transparent and efficient ownership of quality farmland with low fees and accessible investment levels. On this episode, Robert and Artem discuss: - Artem's background and creation of FarmTogether - Why farmland is an incredible asset class - How FarmTogether sources and underwrites new deals - Regenerative agriculture, AI, water resources, and other major trends - FarmTogether's future and Artem's longer term vision Artem Milinchuk Website: https://farmtogether.com/ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmilinchuk/ Robert Zalkin Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.robertzalkin.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zalkin-49b1ab13/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/RobertZalkin⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RobertZalkin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book: ⁠⁠⁠Mastering Real Estate Development: The Art of Creation⁠

Every city has a story, and through Storefront Mastery, Jamie brings those stories to life. As a Town Planner and Urban Designer, his mission is to elevate urban landscapes into vibrant, dynamic spaces where local businesses and communities can prosper. Jamie's agency specializes in creating exceptional customer experiences, a cornerstone in today's experience economy. On this episode, Robert and Jamie discuss: - Jamie's journey from Ecuador to the United States - Storefront Mastery's mission statement - Why main street businesses are actually hospitality businesses - The importance of "clean windows" - Jamie's holistic approach and vision for the future Jaime Izurieta-Varea Website: ⁠https://storefrontmastery.com/ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/izurietavarea/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/izurietavarea Robert Zalkin Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.robertzalkin.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zalkin-49b1ab13/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/RobertZalkin⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RobertZalkin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book: ⁠⁠⁠Mastering Real Estate Development: The Art of Creation

Jac Darsnek was raised in Temple, Texas. Growing up with a camera in his hands, he became the school photographer and since then has spent thousands of hours in the darkroom. Jac's other passion is history, specifically Texas history. Today he is the Founder of Traces of Texas, renowned photographer, and frequent journalist at Texas highways magazine. Jac has nearly one million social media followers, and dedicates countless hours sharing the stories of Texans. On this episode, Robert and Jac discuss: - Jac's childhood in central Texas - The importance of storytelling - Origins of Traces of Texas - Heartfelt stories that are most memorable - Jac's commitment to keep Texas history alive Jac Darsnek Website: ⁠https://tracesoftexas.com/ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TracesofTexas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TracesofTexas/ Robert Zalkin Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.robertzalkin.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zalkin-49b1ab13/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/RobertZalkin⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RobertZalkin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book: ⁠⁠⁠Mastering Real Estate Development: The Art of Creation⁠

Scott is a founding partner of Meristem Communities, a Houston-based real estate development firm committed to creating Places for People™. Meristem is a resiliency-focused developer whose guiding principles create human-centric design by thoughtfully, sustainably, and holistically connecting land, natural systems and people. Alongside his work at Meristem, Scott works collaboratively with developers and consultants to create unique and exceptional agricultural amenities within master-planned communities through his other firm, Agmenity. As a thought leader in the agrihood movement he regularly speaks on the topic at regional and national conferences and contributed to to the ULI Book, “Agrihoods: Cultivating Best Practices.” On this episode, Robert and Scott discuss: - Scott's journey from Agmenity to Meristem - Agrihoods and why residents are flocking to them - How Indigo was conceived and how Indigo Commons breaks the mold of traditional community development - Managing relationships with various stakeholders - Scott's vision for Meristem and future real estate projects Scott Snodgrass Website: https://meristemcommunities.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-snodgrass-266804138/ Robert Zalkin Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.robertzalkin.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zalkin-49b1ab13/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/RobertZalkin⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RobertZalkin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book: ⁠⁠Mastering Real Estate Development: The Art of Creation

Mandy serves as the COO of Legacy International, providing world-class consulting, sales knowledge and marketing expertise for resort-style, master-planned communities around the world. Legacy's single most important objective is to maximize the return on investment to the developer through strategic management of the sales and marketing process. On this episode, Robert & Mandy discuss: - Mandy's journey from South Africa to Austin - Legacy's value proposition to developers - The "Five Stage Process" - What makes a project marketable and how to sell new homes - Advice for newcomers entering the industry Mandy van Streepen Website: ⁠⁠https://legacyirp.com/ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mvanstreepen/ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] Robert Zalkin Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.robertzalkin.com/⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zalkin-49b1ab13/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/RobertZalkin⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RobertZalkin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book: ⁠Mastering Real Estate Development: The Art of Creation

Aleks is the Co-Founder of Cuby Technologies. Utilizing the technical know-how of former engineers from the automotive and aeronautics industries, Cuby utilizes cutting-edge technology in every step of its building delivery process. Instead of building giga-factories, Cuby’s approach takes a more practical approach, launching capital-efficient, turnkey, transportable factories on or near the construction site to eliminate any logistics issues when manufacturing and assembling the factory’s produced kit of parts. On this episode, Robert & Aleks discuss: Cuby's unique approach to homebuilding Aleks' passion to create technological innovation at scale Long-term opportunities and short-term challenges Aleks' 10+ year vision Building trends, sustainability, and the big picture Aleksandr Gampel Website: ⁠https://www.cubytechnologies.com/ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamaleksandrgampel/ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] Robert Zalkin Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.robertzalkin.com/⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zalkin-49b1ab13/⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/RobertZalkin⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RobertZalkin ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book: Mastering Real Estate Development: The Art of Creation

Kieran is the Founder & CEO of Nexus, an Autonomous Building Platform (ABP). ABP allows Nexus to rapidly construct large housing elements onsite and produce a broad array of smaller geometrically complex elements in various different materials at industrial volumes. Kieran's vision is to create the world’s first Full Stack Builder, a vertically integrated business powered by robotics and autonomous technologies orchestrated by intelligent software at every layer of the value chain. From the raw material production/creation, land development and construction to major home furnishings, design and ultimately the final transaction. On this episode, Robert & Kieran discuss: Kieran's inspiration to create Nexus The benefits and challenges of 3D printed buildings Why now is the most important time in history for innovative building technologies How the 3D printed technological revolution will impact home construction A glimpse into the future of Nexus and 3D printed homes Kieran Singh LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-singh-6ab1b4128/ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] Robert Zalkin Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.robertzalkin.com/⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zalkin-49b1ab13/⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/RobertZalkin⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RobertZalkin ⁠⁠⁠⁠

Monica is the Founder of Outside the Box Consulting, a company dedicated to revolutionizing amenity design and lifestyle programming within the master-planned and multi-family community industry. Monica has collaborated with the nation’s foremost developers and management companies, successfully launching multiple award-winning communities. Boasting over 20 years of experience in master-planned communities, Monica's specialization lies in delivering exceptional amenity and community management operations, pioneering the development of agrihoods, orchestrating remarkable grand openings, and curating award-winning lifestyle programming. On this episode, Robert & Monica discuss: Monica's business and secret to creating amazing programming Why developers need to think carefully about amenities Agrihoods and the importance of food in communities A look back on the most amazing community amenities Wellness and other macro trends that every developer needs to consider Monica Hollins Website: https://consultingoutsidethebox.com/ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicahollins/ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] Robert Zalkin Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.robertzalkin.com/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zalkin-49b1ab13/⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/RobertZalkin⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RobertZalkin ⁠⁠⁠

Karen is Founder and Principal of Ground Up, a multidisciplinary creative studio for the built environment. Ground Up partners with leaders in real estate, architecture, cities, and proptech to tell compelling stories, bring value to communities, and achieve cultural and economic goals. Ground Up's approach is grounded in history, research, and art, and always conceived through a local and contextual lens.  On this episode, Robert & Karen discuss: The history of Ground Up Karen's journey and approach to real estate branding The importance of historical research and storytelling Why developers see value in branding and engaging Ground Up early on Where Karen draws inspiration and her vision for the future of Ground Up Karen Zabarsky Blashek Website: https://www.groundupideas.com/ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenzabarsky/ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] Robert Zalkin Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.robertzalkin.com/ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zalkin-49b1ab13/⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/RobertZalkin⁠⁠ ⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RobertZalkin ⁠⁠⁠

Rick is a Managing Principal for DPFG and oversees its Texas operations from the firm’s Austin office. In this capacity, Rick provides strategic planning, investment analysis and financing services including recapitalizations, restructurings and the sourcing of new equity and debt capital for investments and developments with a particular focus on the use of public/private partnerships to efficiently and effectively finance the infrastructure and vertical improvements associated with residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. On this episode, Robert & Rick discuss: DPFG's business model Rick's career story and highlights successful projects How development financing has evolved Financing trends that cannot be ignored Rick's view on current market conditions, interest rates, and risk Rick Rosenberg Website: ⁠⁠https://www.dpfg.com/ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-rosenberg-488915b/ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] Robert Zalkin Website: ⁠⁠https://www.robertzalkin.com/ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zalkin-49b1ab13/ Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/RobertZalkin⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RobertZalkin ⁠⁠

Michael Guthrie is the founding design principal of INFORM Studio, with offices in Detroit, Chicago and Traverse City. His achievement of significant professional awards and distinctions are numerous, and include 31 AIA Design Awards and projects achieving LEED certifications. Additionally, Michael received the 2003 AIA Detroit Young Architect Award and was honored with the 2004 AIA Michigan Young Architect Award. His work has been published in Architecture, Architectural Record, Archiworld, CA Concept, Albenaa Magazine, and various other publications; and highlighted in numerous exhibitions in Detroit, Illinois, Denver, New York, and Cairo. Michael was the team leader for 11 distinctive competition entries receiving commendation including four winning projects that have been constructed or are in final design. In May 2011, inFORM studio was recognized as the AIA Michigan Firm of the Year. On this episode, Robert & Michael discuss: Michael's journey in architecture INFORM Studio's approach to data-led design Role that AI has in architecture Impact of sustainability on design Michael's inspiration and vision for the next decade Michael Guthrie Website: ⁠www.in-formstudio.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/michaelguthrie-aia-leedap Email: ⁠[email protected] Robert Zalkin Website: ⁠www.robertzalkin.com⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zalkin-49b1ab13⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/RobertZalkin⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RobertZalkin ⁠

Since 1984, Monte has been improving the living and working environments in Texas’ southern Dallas and northern Ellis counties. He’s an outspoken man who cares about people, and he is an advocate for policies and practices that serve urban neighborhoods. On this episode, Robert & Monte discuss: Monte's path to becoming a real estate developer Philosophy behind community development Managing relationships with stakeholders Common misconceptions about re-development Assessing new projects and lessons learned Monte Anderson Website: www.optionsre.com Email: [email protected] Robert Zalkin Website: www.robertzalkin.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zalkin-49b1ab13 Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertZalkin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobertZalkin